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Habitat*: in trees, in tropical* rainforests. Wooded
areas around the world.
Diet: insects, fruit, nuts, and tree sap*.
Enemies: poachers*, all cat species, and snakes.
Facts:
<25D8> There are over 200 species of woodpeckers.
<25D8> In most species, males and females have
slight differences.
<25D8> Woodpeckers have long sticky* tongues which
help them get at insects in hard-to-reach places.
<25D8> Most woodpeckers have their nest in the hole
of a tree.
<25D8> They are important in the rainforest because
they help control the insect population.
(Part II)(SD-Agencies)
(Difficulty: junior)
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